Employment is one of the most urgent issues, especially in the current context of economic fluctuations. Employment rates are among the key targets of national macroeconomic goals. This study aims to identify the factors affecting job adaptability, thereby enhancing the employment opportunities for students after graduation. The research combines both qualitative and quantitative methods. Specifically, it draws on expert opinions, studies industry reports, and reviews both domestic and international literature. Particularly, the study surveyed 270 graduates from nine different faculties at Nam Can Tho University (NCTU), who are currently working in the Mekong Delta region. The results indicate that several factors influence job adaptability and thus improve students' employment opportunities, including professional knowledge, soft skills, basic skills, academic performance, social relationships, and workability. The study also finds no significant difference between male and female graduates regarding employment opportunities. However, differences in employment opportunities were identified based on hometown, graduation cohort, and academic ranking. In conclusion, the research contributes to identifying the key factors that enhance students' employment opportunities, providing stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the issue to continuously improve training quality.

Keywords: Employment; Employment opportunities; Skills; Job adaptability; Students.